Maintenance Technician I - 3rd Shift

About the role

Launch your maintenance career with a team that’s invested in your success. As a Maintenance Technician I, you’ll work alongside a skilled and diverse team to keep our plant running safely and efficiently by supporting machinery performance and maintenance reliability. This role offers hands-on, on-the-job training where you’ll build real-world industrial maintenance experience while earning additional certifications and expanding your technical skill set. If you’re eager to learn, enjoy working with your hands, and want a clear path for growth, this is the perfect opportunity to get started and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to demonstrate/achieve and maintain Maintenance Tech I proficiency within 10 months of hire.
• Assist with maintaining equipment, troubleshooting issues, and performing routine inspections.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• May assist in managing the machines’ performance by doing equipment set up and production changeovers.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Maintain work records and prepare clear and concise oral and written reports.
• Understand and follow all safety standards and quality protocols to ensure production exceeds the standards.
• Collaborate well with production associates to solve problems with reliability and urgency.
• Recognize and report unusual, inefficient, or dangerous mechanical and electrical situations.
• Utilize appropriate safety precautions, methods, and apparatus to minimize and withstand exposure to chemicals, dust, and mechanical and electrical hazards.
• Learn and observe all safety precautions as required by Perdue.
• Work all required work schedules.
• Day travel to nearby locations is sometimes required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and equivalent experience.
• 0 - 3 Years experience in Industrial maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on Mechanical and Electrical Equipment, and/or Equivalent Military Experience.
• Beginner proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging.
• Commitment to Continuous Learning to achieve increasing levels of expertise.
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Physical requirements: sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, reaching overhead and/or at shoulder level, lifting (50 lbs.) and/or repetitive tasks throughout the day; position requires occasional moving to other offices or buildings.
• Environmental factors: exposure to wet and moist floors (metal and plastic grating); temperatures 28°F to 100°F with ambient and 100% humidity; handling products 25°F to 50°F; noise 50 dB to 110 dB; exposure to all chemicals used in poultry, food, processing plant; need to access files, supplies, and equipment; must wear and use protective and safety equipment required for the job as directed by the Company.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 2-year Technical Degree in Engineering or Industrial Maintenance.

Skills

Beginner proficiency in Hydraulics, Mechanics, Electrical, Welding and Rigging; commitment to continuous learning; effective oral and written communication.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 10:00pm-6:00am. Weekends/Saturdays as business needs dictate.